And Larry heads to the back yard to chirp about bird feeders.
And for you railroad enthusiasts a look at model trains.
Don't go away, News 7 Mornin' is next.
larry-Hello

Flooding

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#96-5
GRAPHIC=flooding

Flood warnings are up, and rising water is causing problems from the
Alleghany Highlands to the New River Valley.
The melting snow mixed with the steady rain has brought rivers out of their
banks and onto roads.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bath Co.;

Bath County officials say the flooding is so severe, they're operating under
a state of emergency.
County Administrator Claire Collins is asking residents to stay off the
roads this morning, and officials have closed schools, courts and Bath County
offices.
News-7's Jay Moore has been in Bath County all night, and he says rain
gauges there have recorded three to four inches. He says all the roadways
going into Hot Springs have been blocked, and more than a dozen residents have
been evacuated.
(-------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold

The Cowpasture River has risen to cover Route 39 in the Windy Cave Area, and
Route 220 is also blocked in places.
In other counties, roads have been closed and rescue crews have been called
out to help with evacuations.
In Henry County, thunderstorms with winds gusts in excess of 60 miles an
hour have knocked down trees. That line of thunderstorms is moving east, and a
severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:30 this morning for
Pittsylvania County and Danville.
doublebox=mel/scott

Scott Prince is near the Roanoke River this morning and has more on
conditions in Roanoke and elsewhere.
LIVE=scott/full
SUPER=@Scott1;
SUPER=05-Roanoke;
(scott ad lib)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
RUNS=:35
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Schoolwatch

And the flooding is causing some schools to close or delay classes today.
We also have some delays due to remaining snow.
(mel ad lib)
(last board)

Campbell-Shootings

ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-2
GRAPHIC=shooting

One teenager is dead, another in serious condition in the wake of two
shootings last night in Campbell County.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Campbell Co./Last Night;

At about 8:30, rescue crews were called to this house on Route 6-52 in the
Gladys area of the county.
That's where 19- year- old Roger Vassar had collapsed near the back door of
his home from two reported gunshot wounds to the chest.
Rescue squad personnel say Vassar had a faint pulse when they arrived, but
efforts to save him failed.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:20:29
IN Q=I think when
((RODNEY FORE/CITIZENS EMERGENCY CREW: I THINK WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR HE JUST
PASSED THROUGH, FELL THROUGH THE DOOR, AND THEY STARTED WORKING ON HIM THEN,
AND FROM THERE ON WE STARTED CPR ALL THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL.))
SUPER=01-Rodney Fore/Citizens Emergency Crew; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=to the hospital.
(----------------)
VO-NAT

Fore says the victim is the son of the president of the Gladys Rescue Squad.
Minutes later, crews were called for another shooting just a few houses down
the road.
That's where a young boy was shot in the neck.
He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he reportedly is in
serious condition.
Campbell County sheriff's authorities have NOT released any details about
the shootings, or whether they are connected.
(----------------)

Powell

ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#96-4
GRAPHIC=Murder

Authorities now have a suspect in Halifax County's first murder of 19-96.
(----------------)
VO-NAT

Investigators are searching for 21- year old Louis Jordan Powell, Junior.
They say he also goes by the names, J-J Powell and J-J Drama.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=murder

Powell is suspected of shooting and killing 17- year old Jason Lamont
Chandler.
He was killed early New Years Day at the Super-Eight Motel in Riverdale.
Authorities say Powell is considered armed and dangerous.

Fire

The blaze started shortly after midnight in an abandoned home on 11th
Street and Richmond Avenue.
The vacant building was burning out of control when firefighters arrived.
They were able to quickly knock down the flames, but say fighting the fire
was made more difficult due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area.
Also the home was apparently being used to store recycled building
materials which added fuel to the flames.
The cause of fire is still under investigation.
Neighbors say homeless people frequently stayed there to keep warm.
It is the second time in three years the structure has burned.
(---------------)

One-Larry

Welcome back to News 7 Mornin'. I'm Melanie Moon.
The birds were chirping earlier in the week like it was spring, but even our
feathered friends know there's more winter to come.
This morning, Larry Dowdy gets some feed for thought for the birds and how
important it is to keep them well stocked during the cold months.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Well they certainly....
SUPER=13-Peggy Spiegel/For The Birds; :00
SUPER=12-Salem; :11
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
RUNS=2:17
OUT Q=little protection too.
(Beth does weather)
Area-Flooding
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=flooding

Heavy rains on top of melting snow are causing major problems across a wide
region this morning.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bath Co.

Bath County officials, hit by high water and mud slides, have declared a
state of emergency.
County Administrator Claire Collins says residents should stay off the roads
this morning, and officials have closed schools, courts and county offices.
News-7's Jay Moore has been in Bath County all night...he says, after three to
four inches of rain, all roads going into Hot Springs have been blocked.
Parts of routes 220 and 39 are also blocked, and more than a dozen people have
been evacuated.
(------0-------)
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS=2 shot

The Cowpasture River has risen to cover Route 39 in the Windy Cave Area.
Rockbridge County is also hard hit by flooding, mud slides and power
outages.
There is flooding in the New River Valley as well, with Peak
Creek causing some problems in Pulaski County.

Schoolwatch

And the flooding is causing some schools to close or delay classes today.
We also have some delays due to remaining snow.
(mel ad lib)
(last board)

2-scores

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=tech hoops

In college basketball --
Ace Custis had 17 points and Number Eleven Virginia Tech survived a late
miss by Dayton for a 63-62 victory.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
(///////////////)
SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=97-Memphis/=94/Arkansas/=72//Va. Tech/=63/Dayton/=62;
SUPER=97-UCLA/=87/Arizona State/=73//Utah/=86/Colorado State/=82;
SUPER=97-Iowa/=82/Illinois/=79//Arizona/=93/S. California/=81;

Two-Larry

ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE# Rail Yard
GRAPHIC=none

Welcome back to News 7 Mornin'. I'm Beth Myer.
The cold weather months are great for starting a hobby. What was once a
hobby for two local train buffs, has turned into a business.
The Rail Yard has been chugging away for over ten years. Even today, that
one time hobby offers plenty of excitement.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=The excitement...
SUPER=13-Jim Molinary/The Rail Yard; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke; :26
SUPER=13-Rick Anderson/The Rail Yard; 1:06 (Screen right)
RUNS=2:23
OUT Q=it's always fun..always fun.
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=none

Representatives from the Rail Yard and Roanoke Rails will be at the Va.
Museum of Transportation this Sunday for their workshop "What Do I Do With That
Train Set I Got For Christmas".
"Model Layout Basics" will be taught at 1P and "Advanced Layouts" at 2P.
Contact the museum for more on the workshops.

In Campbell County one teenager is dead and another in serious condition
following two shootings last night in the same neighborhood.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie

And Roanoke officials suspect arson in a fire this morning at an abandoned
home.
It is the second time in three years the structure has burned.
(----------------)

And that's what's making news on this Friday January 19th.
ANCHOR=Beth

Don't go away, The news will continue.
larry-Hello

Flooding

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#96-5
GRAPHIC=flooding

Flood warnings are up, and rising water is causing problems from the
Alleghany Highlands to the New River Valley.
The melting snow mixed with the steady rain has brought rivers out of their
banks and onto roads.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bath Co.;

Bath County officials say the flooding is so severe, they're operating under
a state of emergency.
County Administrator Claire Collins is asking residents to stay off the
roads this morning, and officials have closed schools, courts and Bath County
offices.
News-7's Jay Moore has been in Bath County all night, and he says rain
gauges there have recorded three to four inches. He says all the roadways
going into Hot Springs have been blocked, and more than a dozen residents have
been evacuated.
(-------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold

The Cowpasture River has risen to cover Route 39 in the Windy Cave Area, and
Route 220 is also blocked in places.
In other counties, roads have been closed and rescue crews have been called
out to help with evacuations.
In Henry County, thunderstorms with winds gusts in excess of 60 miles an
hour have knocked down trees. That line of thunderstorms is moving east, and a
severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:30 this morning for
Pittsylvania County and Danville.
doublebox=mel/scott

Scott Prince is near the Roanoke River this morning and has more on
conditions in Roanoke and elsewhere.
LIVE=scott/full
SUPER=@Scott1;
SUPER=05-Roanoke;
(scott ad lib)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
RUNS=:35
(-------------)

Schoolwatch

And the flooding is causing some schools to close or delay classes today.
We also have some delays due to remaining snow.
(mel ad lib)
(last board)

Campbell-Shootings

ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-2
GRAPHIC=shooting

One teenager is dead, another in serious condition in the wake of two
shootings last night in Campbell County.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Campbell Co./Last Night;

At about 8:30, rescue crews were called to this house on Route 6-52 in the
Gladys area of the county.
That's where 19- year- old Roger Vassar had collapsed near the back door of
his home from two reported gunshot wounds to the chest.
Rescue squad personnel say Vassar had a faint pulse when they arrived, but
efforts to save him failed.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:20:29
IN Q=I think when
((RODNEY FORE/CITIZENS EMERGENCY CREW: I THINK WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR HE JUST
PASSED THROUGH, FELL THROUGH THE DOOR, AND THEY STARTED WORKING ON HIM THEN,
AND FROM THERE ON WE STARTED CPR ALL THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL.))
SUPER=01-Rodney Fore/Citizens Emergency Crew; :00
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=to the hospital.
(----------------)
VO-NAT

Fore says the victim is the son of the president of the Gladys Rescue Squad.
Minutes later, crews were called for another shooting just a few houses down
the road.
That's where a young boy was shot in the neck.
He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he reportedly is in
serious condition.
Campbell County sheriff's authorities have NOT released any details about
the shootings, or whether they are connected.
(----------------)

Blaze

The blaze started shortly after midnight in an abandoned home on 11th
Street and Richmond Avenue.
The vacant building was burning out of control when firefighters arrived.
They were able to quickly knock down the flames, but say fighting the fire
was made more difficult due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area.
Also the home was apparently being used to store recycled building
materials which added fuel to the flames.
The cause of fire is still under investigation.
Neighbors say homeless people frequently stayed there to keep warm.
It is the second time in three years the structure has burned.
(---------------)

3-Sports

In sports, the Hokies win a one pointer over Dayton.
Mike Stevens has the details.
Good morning Mike.
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SOT
IN Q=and good morning
RUNS=2:11
OUT Q=you later
$CCOFF
Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
SS=none
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=(nat sot music)
RUNS=:47
out= back to you.

Three-Larry

Earlier in the week, Larry Dowdy found the correct way to shovel snow and
stretch those bones.
This morning, he offers a course in the right shovel for the next snowfall.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We've just been...
SUPER=13-Dr. Howard Wilson/Chiropractor; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke Co.; :25
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
RUNS=3:13
OUT Q=when it'll be gone.
(Toss to bump)

Flooding

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#96-5
GRAPHIC=flooding

Flood warnings are up, and rising water is causing problems from the
Alleghany Highlands to the New River Valley.
The melting snow mixed with the steady rain has brought rivers out of their
banks and onto roads.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bath Co.;

Bath County officials say the flooding is so severe, they're operating under
a state of emergency.
County Administrator Claire Collins is asking residents to stay off the
roads this morning, and officials have closed schools, courts and Bath County
offices.
News-7's Jay Moore has been in Bath County all night, and he says rain
gauges there have recorded three to four inches. He says all the roadways
going into Hot Springs have been blocked, and more than a dozen residents have
been evacuated.
(-------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold

The Cowpasture River has risen to cover Route 39 in the Windy Cave Area, and
Route 220 is also blocked in places.
In other counties, roads have been closed and rescue crews have been called
out to help with evacuations.
In Henry County, thunderstorms with winds gusts in excess of 60 miles an
hour have knocked down trees. That line of thunderstorms is moving east, and a
severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:30 this morning for
Pittsylvania County and Danville.
doublebox=mel/scott

Scott Prince is near the Roanoke River this morning and has more on
conditions in Roanoke and elsewhere.
LIVE=scott/full
SUPER=@Scott1;
SUPER=05-Roanoke;
(scott ad lib)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
RUNS=:35
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